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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between eL IsoG (ranked 3346 p4p, 3306 weight class) and Leevi Saros (ranked 407 p4p, 399 weight class). IsoG comes to the cage accompanied by Natowg Mo sure Oi. Saros has chosen Marko Hietala - Stones as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, eL IsoG!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leevi Saros!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IsoG jabbing away but nothing is landing.
IsoG dips to his left and cracks Saros with an uppercut!
It looks like Leevi Saros has been cut.
IsoG throws a shot from downtown. Saros moves away and avoids it.
Saros takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saros walks into a jab.
Saros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but IsoG was well out of range. Poor timing from Saros.
It looked like IsoG was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saros has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A big left from IsoG misses.
Saros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
IsoG tries to bum rush Saros with a series of wild strikes but Saros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leevi Saros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saros connects with a good right hand that stumbles IsoG. IsoG circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saros throws a hook to the side of IsoG's head but IsoG sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as IsoG throws out the jab.
Saros swings widly with a right hand
and IsoG cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
IsoG throws an overhand right that lands on Saros's shoulder, as Saros tries to avoid the shot.
Saros tries a quick counter leg kick but IsoG is wise to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saros.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saros scores with the left hand. IsoG knows he should have avoided that one.
Saros closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saros rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but IsoG moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
IsoG takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saros ducks under a wild hook from IsoG.
IsoG uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saros.
IsoG keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from IsoG.
Saros stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like eL IsoG has been cut.
IsoG circles away from the clinch attempt
and IsoG cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
IsoG on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saros thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from IsoG.
IsoG misses with a looping left.
IsoG needs to keep his hands up - Saros had a free shot at his head there.
IsoG fails to land with a series of punches.
IsoG has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dodong'$ Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Saros rushes IsoG and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saros.
Saros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saros lands with a left to the head.
IsoG tries to circle away but Saros has him pinned against the cage.
IsoG wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite IsoG's efforts to push away.
Saros scores with an uppercut up the middle.
IsoG wants to get back to striking at distance but Saros won't allow it.
Saros prevents IsoG from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Saros scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saros is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. IsoG is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsoG's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Saros.
Saros lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saros lands a hook that snaps the head of IsoG backwards.
Saros lands a body punch.
IsoG tries to circle away but Saros has him pinned against the cage.
Saros lands on the inside with an uppercut.
IsoG is rocked!
Saros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with IsoG's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Saros.
IsoG is trying to force a seperation but Saros has the dominant position.
Saros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite IsoG's efforts to push away.
IsoG is trying to push Saros away but Saros has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
IsoG is trying to force a seperation but Saros has the dominant position.
IsoG is trying to push Saros away but Saros has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saros lands an uppercut.
Saros gets through IsoG's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh IsoG is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saros keeps control of IsoG as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
IsoG seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hand to the body from Saros.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saros lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of IsoG backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saros scores with a shoulder strike.
IsoG has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
IsoG has had enough of the clinch but Saros keeps him there for the moment.
Saros lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Saros.
IsoG's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
IsoG tries to break the clinch but Saros is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Saros.
IsoG tries to break free but Saros pushes him back against the cage.
IsoG takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Saros.
IsoG working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Saros - that landed with a thud.
IsoG is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saros working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saros can't find room to land a body shot as IsoG controls the action.
Saros digs a right hand into IsoG's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on IsoG's gas tank.
Saros lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leevi Saros dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
IsoG tries to bum rush Saros with a series of wild strikes but Saros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
IsoG tries to clinch there but Saros circles away.
Saros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saros moves into range and clinches up with IsoG.
IsoG is looking to break free of the clinch but Saros has double underhooks.
Saros lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of IsoG backwards.
IsoG wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saros has him pressed against the cage.
IsoG is trying to break free.
Saros scores with a hook to the body.
Saros prevents IsoG from breaking the clinch.
Saros lands with a short shot to the head.
Saros is working IsoG over against the cage.
Saros prevents IsoG from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite IsoG's efforts to push away.
Saros presses IsoG against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short left from Saros.
IsoG is trying to push Saros away but Saros has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saros lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Saros on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saros lands a big left hand right to the temple and IsoG goes down!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Saros is continuing to stall.
IsoG has hold of Saros's hands but Saros slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
IsoG knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saros on the ground.
Saros controlling the action here.
Saros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saros is trying to work for a kimura but IsoG is defending well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
IsoG is looking to improve his position.
Saros not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsoG is looking to improve his position.
Saros is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IsoG tries to get to full guard but Saros has control of the leg.
Saros sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsoG trying to hold on to Saros's head to control him but Saros postures up.
IsoG wants to get back to full guard.
Saros controlling the action here.
IsoG has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saros is working away from the top position though.
Saros slips a nice elbow through IsoG's hands, connecting with IsoG's forehead.
Saros is controlling the pace.
Saros scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
IsoG trying to control here.
IsoG taking some punishment here, with Saros in his half guard.
IsoG is looking to escape.
Saros is controlling the pace.
The adventures of Saros the control monster continue. Boring.
Saros working the head and body with strikes.
Saros passes to full mount!
Saros prevents IsoG from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leevi Saros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Saros misses the shot to the body.
eL IsoG is winning the standup battle so far.
IsoG bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saros's head backwards.
IsoG is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
IsoG gets tackled into the cage by Saros. Saros maintains the clinch.
IsoG tries to circle away but Saros has him pinned against the cage.
IsoG tries to circle away but Saros has him pinned against the cage.
Saros works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saros lands with a light punch inside.
IsoG wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
IsoG wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Saros scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saros lands on the inside with an uppercut.
IsoG dodges an elbow strike from Saros.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsoG blocks a body shot from Saros.
IsoG can't break the clinch.
Leevi Saros seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saros lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saros misses with a punch to the body.
Saros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with IsoG's elbow.
IsoG is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsoG working hard to break the clinch.
Saros works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saros lands a shoulder strike.
IsoG wants to get back to striking at distance but Saros won't allow it.
Saros struggles to land a body shot inside as IsoG controls his hands.
Saros tries to throw a body punch but IsoG avoids it by throwing Saros back against the cage.
Saros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite IsoG's efforts to push away.
Saros prevents IsoG from breaking the clinch.
Saros throws a blind hook that connects with the side of IsoGs head.
Saros lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saros lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Saros.
Saros lands a big left hand right to the temple and IsoG goes down!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saros scores with a big shot! IsoG's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save IsoG! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leevi Saros!
Leevi Saros made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Fellow fighters at Caged Warriors MMA and my manager Taneli Valkoinen, this is for you guys! '.
eL IsoG spoke after the fight, saying 'Natowg Mo ? I just give him a chance to win. Simple as that.'.
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